Travel ICU RN - $2,236 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted. Job Title Registered Nurse – ICU Location Kearney, NE Schedule / Job Type Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day and Night Shifts Available (6:30 AM–6:30 PM / 6:30 PM–6:30 AM) Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a 33-bed ICU setting with an average daily census of 16, maintaining a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2–3 Manage and titrate a variety of drips including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation medications Assess, monitor, and document cardiac telemetry strips using GE monitoring equipment, with tele tech oversight support Care for a diverse patient population including trauma, cardiac, stroke, sepsis, overdose/substance abuse, renal failure, heart failure, respiratory distress, post-stent, pacemaker placement, and vascular cases Operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment ranging from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation Float to PCU or MedSurg units as needed, maintaining comparable patient ratios (1:4 or 1:5) Required Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure Current BLS certification Current ACLS certification Current NIHSS certification Ability to pass a unit-specific open-book skills examination with a minimum score of 90% during orientation Compliance with facility infection control policies, including prohibition of artificial nails in all patient care areas Preferred Experience / Skills Prior ICU nursing experience with exposure to high-acuity diagnoses such as sepsis, stroke, cardiac events, and respiratory failure Experience titrating cardiac drips, insulin drips, and sedation in a critical care environment Familiarity with GE telemetry monitoring systems and ability to independently interpret cardiac rhythms Why Join Us Work in a well-supported ICU environment with nurse aide assistance and healthcare support staff available based on census needs Join a collaborative unit with structured scheduling and a one-shift department-specific orientation to help you get started efficiently Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID 769643. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - ICU About Concentric Healthcare Staffing Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust. The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth. Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline. Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others